Licensed Practical Nurse - Dermatology Full time Days

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Licensed Practical Nurse, where you will play a vital role in patient care and support. This position involves collaborating with healthcare professionals to assess and implement care plans, administering medications, and ensuring optimal patient health outcomes. With a commitment to excellence and patient advocacy, you will be an integral part of a team dedicated to improving lives. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to make a difference in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Support

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with required state licensure and CPR certification.
• Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates in patient assessment and care planning.
• Administers medications and treatments as delegated.
• Documents observations and interventions in medical records.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Vital Signs Monitoring

Phlebotomy

Wound Care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure

Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing

CPR Certification

Job description

Description

Monday- Friday, can start as early as 6:30am. Ending as late as 6:30pm (rotating shifts based off the physician's schedule) 40 hours per week.

The LPN Medication Privs reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates in the collection and assessment of the patients problem/condition.
• Provide pre-attending care for patients.
• Elicit and document the patients chief complaint, history and patient needs.
• Collaborates on the development, planning and modification of the Registered Nurses or Advanced Practice Nurses nursing care plan.
• Implements aspects of the nursing plan of care as delegated and with demonstrated competencies:
  • Administers vaccines, medications and/or prescribed treatments and procedures as ordered by the provider or delegated by supervising RN.
  • Administers oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular or intradermal medications as delegated.
  • Administers medicated baths, respiratory treatments, dermatological treatments or phototherapy as delegated.
  • Is prohibited from administering intervenors or epidural medications. The LPN may monitor IV infusions as delegated by the supervising RN.
• Participates in the evaluation of the patient's response to interventions and reports the effectiveness of the plan of care to the team.
• Participates in established educational strategies to promote, achieve and maintain optimum patient health outcomes, as delegated.
• Documents all observations and interventions in the patient medical record as appropriate.
• Serves as an advocate for the patient by communicating and collaborating with other health service personnel, as delegated.
• Provides input in the development of policies and procedures to support patient safety.
• Performs the following duties and procedures within the scope of LPN practice: vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, wound care, and urinary catheterization.
• Additional practice specific duties within the scope of practice of the LPN practice may be performed with demonstrated competencies, as delegated.
• Assists physicians and RNs in other patient care support activities related to referrals, lab work, diagnostic testing, medication ordering, results reporting and scheduling, as delegated.
• Assists in urgent/emergent medical situations, as appropriate, and in accordance with the organizations protocols for medical emergencies and cardiac arrests.
• Identifies and participates in the elimination of hazardous situations and reports all defective materials, equipment or risk factors to immediate supervisor.
• In collaboration with the immediate supervisor, completes NETS reports for patient/visitor related events.
• Performs other tasks as delegated and within the LPN scope of practice.

AA/EOE.

Qualifications

Required:

• Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure by the State of Illinois required.
• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing required.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation recognition (healthcare provider level) American Heart Association Accredited.

Preferred:

• One to two years experience in ambulatory care preferred.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Benefits

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